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A Look into a Traditional Japanese Wedding

Filed under wedding tradition by Jtyler750 on October 13, 2010 at 12:25 pm {no comments}

Most of the world has been modernized and most countries have the same wedding traits as the other but some still practice there own unique wedding ritual. Japan is one of those countries that is split with traditional and contemporary weddings. Traditional weddings in japan are very elaborate and symbolic.

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The traditional wedding in Japan is called a Shinto Ceremony. Shinto means the spirit of Japan, it is what links their culture from past to present. In the wedding, the bride is painted white from head to toe. This is to show the gods her maiden status, very beautiful symbolism is shown here. The bride is adorned with a Tsunokakushi which is a type of hat used to “hide her horns of selfishness, jealousy, pride and ego. Is symbolizes that she will become a loving, obedient wife. Then groom will often wear a haoiri-hakama, a men’s kimono.

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The ceremony takes place at a Shinto Shrine. At the shrine a ritual is performed called San-San-Kudo. This ritual is where the bride and groom exchange nuptial cups and then sips of “sake” are taken by family members to signify the joining of two families. To end the ceremony the newly weds then offer twigs of sakaki in the sanctuary of the Shinto Shrine to thank the gods and give worship. The ceremony itself is very short but full of ancient wonder and tradition.

Picture from japaneseliftstyle.com

Picture from travel.webshots.com

Overall the ceremony is very beautiful. I would love to witness one and actually be married in Japan like this. A few last fun facts before you go, at the ceremony sometime 1000 paper cranes are set up and if you are attending a reception or giving gifts, most of the time it is cash money that you must give. Other gifts are considered rude.

Best Wedding Destinations

Filed under Featured Content by Jtyler750 on October 11, 2010 at 11:16 am {one comment}

So many places to choose from to have your wedding. The world is a large place. The one thing people keep in mind is how the guest will get there if it is far away, but if you did not have to worry about that which place would you choose?

The beach – a wonderful place to take your vows and your worries away. Something about the ocean makes you feel intoxicated with happiness. Imagine, standing in the shade with a view over looking the ocean, the preacher begins to talk and you can hear the light crashing of the waves in the background. You see your beautiful bride standing in front of you glowing like the sun over the ocean. Ah yes it is very magical place to say I do.

The mountains- are a very beautiful place. High up from the worries of the world, a hidden retreat, a perfect place to tie the knot. You could be married in the forest, or by a mountain lake retreat, or a cliff over looking the rest of the mountanous landscape. No matter which place you promise forever the mountains are sure to make you feel comfortable and really be in touch with yourself.

 

A castle in a foreign country -  now this one I like. A grand and enchanting castle inside and out, holds so much history. To think of the king and queens who were married there, the wars fought, and heroes born. That would be a place to get married. I also feel that the bride would truly feel like a princess that she always dreamt of being. How could you go wrong? Prince Charming and Princess Pretty married in a 500 year old castle is a story to tell the kids.

 

Lake wedding- its not your in church and it is no beach wedding but it still is quiet quaint.

 

Rose Garden- yes, the essence of beauty. A rose garden is a wonderful place that really sets the romantic mood of the wedding. If you are going for the pure, romantic mood then this is the place to go. You could also find a rose garden beach side and really double the points.

 

Really the place is up to you and your love. Everyone has different tastes and they like different things. These are just a few beautiful pictures of great places to be married. You decide in the end. Let us know what your wedding destination was or is going to be. Send us pictures if you loved the place and it was exotic we will be happy to feature them on the site.

Pearls vs Crystals

Filed under wedding jewelry by Jtyler750 on October 5, 2010 at 4:10 pm {no comments}

Tonight we have a big match up with two major contenders, Pearls and Crystals. Which one is the best?  Which one would you wear? Which one takes your heart?The answer is up to you!

Pearls

First we will start with pearls. You really can’t go wrong with pearls. They range from simple to complex styles, common to unique, casual to elegant. Oh, don’t let me get started on the price range. There are different types of pearls, “real” pearls and well not so real. A few popular types are Natural, Freshwater, Cultured/Akoya, Swarovski Manufactured, and my favorite South Sea or sometimes called Tahitian Pearls (price tag of $10,000+). There are more like keshi petals and coin pearls that happen by chance but are not considered real. Over all there are real, fake, and man-helped pearls. No matter what type of pearl you buy they still look great depending on the style. Styles are a big thing, because you can have a big necklace of pearls or a simple floating pearl on a chain. Some designs fit both casual wear and formal wear, others are made for formal wear only. Here is a little collage to show you different styles.

Designs by Cynthia Balacco

Crystals

Crystals, my favorite, yes because they are shiny. Crystals can be made anyway you want. They come in different colors and styles, shapes and sizes. The thing about crystals is that its the design of it that matters, because a crystal is a crystal unless it is fire-polished glass, then it is not. You can have simple teardrop crystal or an elegant candy rock crystal necklace. Crystals are also made into just about any shape, such as a heart or star. Don’t forget you can have clear, or AB coating to make it sparkle diferrently. Or just a solid color. Crystals automatically look fancy because of their shine so it is perfect if you are dressing up. Here is another collage of crystal styles.

Designs by Cynthia Balacco

You can definitely combine both crystals and pearls to make a fabulous necklace, bracelet or earrings. I think mixing both is definitely elegant and formal but I suppose you can wear it casually. It is really up to you which you like but crystals will always be my favorite.

Halloween Wedding Anyone?

Filed under wedding themes by Jtyler750 on October 4, 2010 at 4:17 pm {no comments}

Fall weddings are on my mind right now. I was thinking halloween is pretty soon so if you are having a wedding October 31st then you probably have all the details down. If you don’t I found the perfect really indepth guide to a spooky wedding. The guide is from wedthemes.com. It has everything from Bride and Groom attire to centerpieces.

Picture from http://bridal-dresses-online.com/

I find it pretty awesome that the guide calls for the groom and his crew to be old school dracula. Now I can imagine that in a church. Wait speaking of churches isn’t it a little sacrilegious? Anyways, the bride should wear a died red or black gown with a cape, Addams Family style!

The guide has some really nice personalized wedding invitations but it is little late for that now. You can always check them out for next year.

If need last minute centerpiece or decorating ideas then I would highly recommend you check out what they say about it.

That being said, the guide isn’t just a small little guide it is several pages long. So if you are serious about having a halloween themed wedding or are just curious it is A+ material to read. Well, good luck ghouls and gals!

What is Your Opinion on the Seasons to get Married in?

Filed under Featured Content by Jtyler750 on October 4, 2010 at 12:51 pm {no comments}

Yes, that means leave a comment if you care to share your opinion. So we all know there are four seasons. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter. Spring and Summer seem to be the two biggest seasons to tie the knot. Fall is eh, and Winter just falls by the wayside. I have my opinions on why and which seasons I like and here they are:

Picture from Hanken-Life in Finland

Spring, well spring is beautiful and everything is blooming after a long harsh winter (depending on your location). Spring is a great time to begin the marriage since its the season of new beginnings. Personally, I would never get married in spring because it’s not really romantic to me. Spoiler, Fall is my season.

Summer, yep, wedding season at its best. Everyone gets married in the summer because of beaches and outdoorsy little places plus it has been a tradition since ancient times. Ancient times, Jtyler? Yes reader, since the greeks and romans. The goddess Juno/Hera reigned over marriage and June was her month so you would be married and blessed by a goddess. I wrote about this before if you are interested in a history lesson, Wedding Blessed by a Goddess. That aside, Summer is nice but AHH it is so bloody hot outside. If you can deal with the heat then it would definitely be worth it because of garden and beach venues.

Fall, now this is my season. The weather is cool and the scenery is beautiful! The leaves are so many colors and it really looks like a canvas painted by mother-earth. An afternoon, outdoor wedding in a meadow during Fall is what I dream about. That is really romantic then the night falls and you can cuddle by a warm fire as newly weds….Ah, I was carried away there for a moment. Do yall know of any downsides to a fall wedding?

Winter, it is freezing outside. If you are into vikings, snowboarding, skiing, eskimo things then by all means get married then. The only plus side about winter is that it is summer in the opposite hemisphere so vacation wedding destination!!!!! I am lacking on information in this season so by all means lay some knowledge on me.

That’s it for what I think.  I am dying to hear what all of you have to think about the seasons. When you are getting married and why that season? When did you get married and why? Or just your thoughts about it if you agree and disagree.

The Leaves are Changing, so Does the Fashion: What to Wear to a Fall Wedding

Filed under Fall Wedding by Jtyler750 on September 29, 2010 at 12:13 pm {no comments}

Cooler weather and beautiful colors everywhere means it FALL! The rush of spring and summer weddings is coming to an end so is the fashion for those seasons. It is time to change your style with the leaves changing colors. If you are attending a fall wedding you might be asking yourself what should I wear?

Let’s start with the dress. The dress should not be sparkly or shiny, it has to be light or neutral. The dress’ fabric should be thicker than the ones worn for spring or summer since it might be a little chilly out. You can add black or matching tights under your dress. If it is really cold you can add a sweater or p-coat to the mix. Be daring because fall is all about expression.

Picture from Anthropologie

Accessories you should wear need to bring out your dress. Summer is about simplicity and light jewelry. Fall is about up in your face style. Something dramatic like a large crystal necklace or chandelier earrings. Something really to express yourself because I keep saying that fall is about expressing yourself.

Forever 21

Last but not least is shoes. I have one thing to say about shoes and it is do not wear heels to the wedding. I am a guy and I must admit I have tried on a pair of heels to see what the hype is about….pain is the only thing I thought. It’s fall so wear a beautiful pair of flats. It can be simple with your neutral dress or your flats can be the final touch to your light colored dress with an extravegant necklace.  I will say again, express youself and be daring its fall!

If you are wanting to read more check out the rest at Solo Lisa’s Blog about Fall Fashion

A Sweet Story of an 85 year old First-Time Bride

Filed under Wedding News by Jtyler750 on September 28, 2010 at 1:44 pm {no comments}

I saw this story on MsNBC about an 85 year old woman who is getting married for the first time in her life. I was and still am like wow, that is a long time to wait to find Mr. Right but this really shows that love is ageless and knows no time. The woman’s name is Ruth Franz, she is from Conneticut. She has known her soon to be husband, Henry Jones, for 40 years. They were business partners back in the 70s. He was courting her for the last three months before popped the question and she said yes. It is a pretty sweet love story if ask me, and know it is never to late to find love.

Hot Air Balloon’s Unexpected Landing Makes a Memorable Wedding

Filed under Wedding News by Jtyler750 on September 20, 2010 at 4:43 pm {no comments}

In Stillwater, MN, a hot air balloon had to make a stop which is not uncommon for the ride. This balloon happened to land by a tent having a wedding reception. Guests at the wedding heard a loud noise and looked out to see this magnificent balloon mere yards away from the tent. Well, after 10 mins the balloon was deflated and the reception continued. It was an unexpected suprise that gave the bride and groom even more enjoyment. Take a look at the picture and you can read the full story Kare11.com

Wedding Planning with a College Budget

Filed under wedding planner by Jtyler750 on September 15, 2010 at 4:13 pm {no comments}

This is the perfect guide to planning a wedding on a college budget. Looking over the information, I never thought about a lot of it. So, HOPEFULLY this will help you if you are in college or coming out of college. The main article is featured on the Huffington Post and is written by Paul Bowers. I am not going to spoil what he wrote so hop on over there and check it out!

Single and Going to a Wedding

Filed under wedding guests by Jtyler750 on September 15, 2010 at 3:03 pm {no comments}

You get home, check the mail and you have been invited to a wedding. You think to yourself how lucky they are to have found each other and are geting married; then you see plus one and realize you are going alone because you are single. Don’t feel down or jealous because of this, you can still have a great time at a wedding and here are a few tips on how to do so. (Personally I just watch the “Wedding Crashers” and I know I will have fun)

Here are the tips:

1. Change your Mindset, think of it as a time to have fun while meeting people, re-connecting to old friends, dance, drink, all at someone elses expense

2. Look over the guest list, chances are you will see old friends, other single people, check them out on facebook if you don’t think that is creepy….maybe don’t mention that when you meet them.

3. Pamper yourself before the wedding, buy that dress you like, or men get a nice hair cut

4. Drink Slowly, enjoy the night and don’t get drunk. Just enough to loosen up.

5. Have an exit plan, so when you want to leave you can do so properly

6. Don’t be a downer, this is about the couple getting married, not about you or any of your problems.

If you want to read all of the comments in depth check them out on ABC6 News.

Jessica Vega the Mega Scammer?

Filed under Wedding News by Jtyler750 on September 10, 2010 at 1:57 pm {no comments}

I would first like to apologize for missing this story back in May. Jessica Vega said she was diagnosed with terminal leukemia and had 6 months to live. She wanted to marry her bf, Michael O’Connell, she had met in culinary school. Friends, friends of friends, and strangers caught wind of her illness and pitched in to give her an almost completely free wedding. That was in May, now it is September and her soon to be ex-husband has come out and said she has been lying about the entire ordeal. According to O’Connell, he contacted the doctor and was told she was never a patient there. Last Wednesday, Jessica Vega broke her silence and said she is being falsely accused and that her husband is a drunk and bitter man. Yet, what I find strange is that she still could not provide proof that she has leukemia. How hard is it to show the news, or her husband documents showing that she is terminally ill? Everyone that helped her is outraged and probably has the same exact thoughts as I do. We will see the truth in the weeks to come. I for one would like to know, and will be following the story at the New York Daily News.

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Lightning Kills 4 at Wedding in Africa

Filed under Wedding News by Jtyler750 on September 10, 2010 at 1:24 pm {no comments}

Two men and two women were killed this morning at a wedding in Nouakchott, Mauritania when they were struck by lightning. Two others were injured by the strike and were rushed to the hospital some 40 miles away in Idini. The guest that reported and spoke to the new was El Hadi Ould Mohamed, he also said the Bride and Groom were not injured but are shaken up. If you want to follow the story check it out at The Associated Press.

lightning bolt

Picture from LifeClever.com

A Short Guide to Avoiding Wedding Flower Mistakes

Filed under Wedding News, wedding flowers by Jtyler750 on August 27, 2010 at 2:35 pm {no comments}

KIVI Boise (Abc 6) posted a nice little guide about common wedding flower mistakes. They asked florist from all over the country on what the top 15 mistakes couples make at their wedding. Here is a basic outline I pulled from their site, if you want to read the in-depth descriptions with florist comments check it out, 15 Wedding Flower Mistakes.

1: Not seeing the big picture

2: Not trusting your florist

3: Not reusing ceremony arrangements

4: Booking your florist last

5: Refusing to compromise

6: Ruling out pricey blooms

7: Not communicating with your florist

8: Using only one color

9: Choosing strongly scented flowers

10: Not taking care of your blooms

11: Forgetting to budget for flowers

12: Taking on too much DIY

13: Ordering your flowers too late

14: Choosing an oversized bouquet

15: Overlooking the reception table linens

With 6 Months to Live, Girl gets her Dream Wedding!

Filed under Wedding News by Jtyler750 on August 24, 2010 at 5:19 pm {no comments}

Danielle English, 19, was told she has 6 months to live. She has a terminal illness known as Cystic Fibrosis. Her lung transplant is being rejected by her body. With this news, her now fiance, Tony Cremeens was down on one knee to give Danielle what she always dreamed about. The St. Louis Chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding , a non-profit organization granting weddings to those with terminal illnesses, granted Danielle and Tony their dream wedding all expenses paid. This really sounds like something out of a movie. The entire story make you feel both happy and sad, and can be read at KSDK.com. I pray that her wedding is amazing and that God gives her another wish come true (more life).

 

Man Ordered by a Judge not to Drink at his Wedding

Filed under Wedding News by Jtyler750 on August 24, 2010 at 5:02 pm {no comments}

Just a bit of funny news, a man arrested for a drunken assault on his sister was ordered not to drink at his wedding. Thaddeus Zadlo was charged with assault, along with his sister for beating the crap out of each other. He asked the judge if he could lift order so that his sister could attend his wedding and dinner rehearsal. The judge agreed if both of them would stay sober for the events. The full story is here, Ordered Sober at Wedding. If you take a look at their pictures on the site you can see the aftermath of the fight. How stupid are people really?

Picture from WhichBudget.com

Need Help with Your Wedding Speech? Check out this Site!

Filed under wedding speeches by Jtyler750 on August 17, 2010 at 5:45 pm {no comments}

I stumbled upon this site and decided I had to write about it! The site is www.chargeyourglasses.com, the site has simple instructions to follow to help you write a speech. You choose a category, Father of the Bride, the Groom, or the Best Man. Then you choose on the left side bar topics and it gives you starters and shows examples. This is a pretty amazing site to help you write a speech if you are like me and would just blank out thinking of things to say. The best part about it is the site is free, period. Just click and start writing down your speech! Good luck to those that are giving a speech, I hope this can help. If you check it out, come back here and let me know what you thought.

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A Wedding Dress that is 85 Meters Long!

Filed under wedding dress by Jtyler750 on August 17, 2010 at 3:14 pm {no comments}

In Malaysia, S. Revathi walked down the Isle wearing an 85 meter long wedding dress. She operates a fashion accessories and costume jewelry business in Penang and Kedah with her now Husband. The Malaysia Book of Records was at the wedding to give Revathi the certificate for entering the MBR. She spent two months hand-making the gown because she wanted a unique wedding. She holds the record for longest dress in Malaysia. The worlds longest Wedding Dress Train is 1579 m long according the Guinness Book of World Records, unveiled in Romania on April 1 2009. The full story of Revathi can be found at Mysinchew.

If you have a unique wedding story about yourself or a friend please let us know!

A Court Wedding after Sentencing

Filed under Wedding News by Jtyler750 on August 17, 2010 at 2:24 pm {no comments}

Franklin Barndt and Takesha Piazza were married last week in Northampton County Court after Barndt’s sentencing. Barndt was arrested and charged with possession to deliver cocaine back in December. The couple randomly decided to ask the judge to marry them after it was all over. Pretty crazy story if you ask me! Read the full story at here.

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